What does it mean to have a custom built fishing rod?

It means you get exactly what you want and need as you select the weight, length and action of the blank. You can also choose a custom made handle that is sized to fit your hand!

Special Features of a Custom Rod

• Handcrafted to fit your needs
• Each rod is stress loaded
• Balanced for optimal performance
• Built with high performance top quality components
• Individually test cast

The spiral wrap is one of the benefits of a custom rod. The spiral wrap is a method for taking the fishing line to the bottom of the rod on conventional type casting and trolling rods. This results in a rod that will not twist under load and is inherently stable.

Shore Tackle & Custom Rods

Shore Tackle and Custom Rods is dedicated to providing anglers with the equipment they want, the knowledge they need, and the fishing experiences they desire that make them want to return to the water time and again.

Shore Tackle and Custom Rods specializes in custom built rods and tackle specific to the Chesapeake Bay region. The shop features custom rods built by lifetime angler Bill O'Brien of OB Custom Rods. Although Bill has fished throughout the eastern United States, he has made his residence on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for the last 30 years.

In addition to OB Custom Rods, Shore Tackle and Custom Rods carries technique specific bass rods for the tournament fisherman, built by John Ballard of JB Custom Rods in North Carolina. Customers of Shore Tackle and Custom Rods can expect world class service and high quality products in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere.